# Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z (MQIFX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Franklin Templeton · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1984-12-28 The Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z primarily allocates its capital to equity instruments of companies, spanning both domestic and international markets. This includes direct holdings in common or preferred shares, as well as securities that can be converted into, or are expected to be exchanged for, such stock. The fund's investment approach centers on identifying businesses whose current market price is below their intrinsic value, as determined by objective and recognized financial metrics. It possesses the latitude to invest a significant portion of its assets, potentially up to 100%... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $17.15 | | Expense Ratio | 0.78% | | Assets Under Management | $2.63B | | NAV | $17.15 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.91% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.67 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $15.72 – $17.98 | | Beta | 0.97 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0080 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: — ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does MQIFX invest in? The Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z primarily allocates its capital to equity instruments of companies, spanning both domestic and international markets. This includes direct holdings in common or preferred shares, as well as securities that can be converted into, or are expected to be exchanged for, such stock. The fund's investment approach centers on identifying businesses whose current market price is below their intrinsic value, as determined by objective and recognized financial metrics. It possesses the latitude to invest a significant portion of its assets, potentially up to 100%, in non-U.S. securities, including participations in foreign government debt. ### What is the expense ratio of MQIFX? Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z (MQIFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.78%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is MQIFX? Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z (MQIFX) manages $2.63B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is MQIFX actively managed or an index fund? MQIFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was MQIFX launched? Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z (MQIFX) launched in December 1984 and is managed by Franklin Templeton. ### How has MQIFX performed? MQIFX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does MQIFX pay a dividend? Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z (MQIFX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.91%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does MQIFX pay dividends? Franklin Mutual Quest Fund Class Z pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is MQIFX's dividend yield? MQIFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.91%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is MQIFX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MQIFX was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will MQIFX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.78% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does MQIFX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MQIFX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does MQIFX cost more than a fund like VOO? MQIFX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.78%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where MQIFX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to MQIFX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MQIFX (0.78%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mqifx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.